According to Rejzek et al. (2001) Agapanthia lais develops in Onopordum macrocephalum Eig (Asteraceae). Body length: 11 - 15 mm Life cycle: 1 year Adults in: May - June Host plant: Onopordum macrocephalum Distribution: Greece, Syria, Turkey The depicted beetle was collected on the host plant in Krak de Chevaliers W Homs (West Syria). Collected by M.Rejzek.